SERVICE CANADA | A special invitation for you!
To attend this meeting, please CLICK HERE on June 3 at 10:00am. * You can get help by calling 1-888-568-2810 ext. 3031 (ask for Ann).
LES CODES DE CHASSE ET PÊCHE 2021-2022 DÉSORMAIS EN LIGNE (In French only)
Kwaï chers membres de la Nation, Vous pouvez désormais consulter en ligne ou faire imprimer les codes de pratiques : CODE DE CHASSE 2021-2022 CODE DE PÊCHE 2021-2022 ENTENTE | CHASSE DES OISEAUX MIGRATEURS PAR LES MEMBRES DE LA NATION W8BANAKI Nous saisissons l’occasion pour vous rappeler toute l’importance de bien respecter les modalités indiquées [...]
THE 2019-2020 ANNUAL REPORT IS NOW ONLINE!
We invite you to CLICK HERE to consult the Abenaki of Odanak Council's 2019-2020 Annual Report.
Cultural appropriation – The Abenakis of Odanak and Wôlinak take a firm position
The Abenakis wish to emphasize their firm opposition to any movement of cultural appropriation by self-proclaimed groups or individuals. Proud of their rich cultural heritage, the members of the W8banaki Nation have always shown great openness in sharing their culture, traditions and rituals with Canadians, including Quebecers. However, this openness has unfortunately led to cases [...]
NOTICE OF REOPENING
The offices of the Abenaki Council of Odanak are now reopened. Members can access the reception desk during the Council's normal business hours to, among other things, proceed with the payment in person of certain accounts. To meet with one of the agents of our different services, please make an appointment by calling 450-568-2810. | [...]
UPDATE | Hearings for specific claims files of the W8banaki Nation
In February 2012, the First Nations of the Abenakis of Odanak and Wôlinak filed the three (3) files listed below with the Specific Claims Tribunal: SCT-2001-11: Odanak and the seigneurial regime (1635-1863); SCT-2002-11: The Seigneurie of Bécancour: the original boundaries (1647-1941); SCT-2003-11: The transfer of 38 lots in the Domaine des Abénakis de Saint-François (1858-1884). [...]
PROJET DE LA LIGNE D’INTERCONNEXION DES APPALACHES-MAINE PAR HYDRO-QUÉBEC (In French only)
La Nation W8banaki ne reconnaît aucun chevauchement de territoire avec la Nation Huronne-Wendat Le 18 août dernier, lors d’une séance du Bureau d’audiences publiques sur l’environnement (BAPE) tenue à Thetford Mines, le Chef de la communauté d’Odanak, M. Rick O’Bomsawin, s’est prononcé au nom de la Nation W8banaki sur la position que cette dernière adoptait [...]